Inside Amazon's Spheres

Jeff Bezos and other tour The Spheres

By Genna Martin

on January 29, 2018 5:11 PM

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. The four main floors include a cafe and coffee bar. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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John Schoettler, Amazon's Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities, speaks during an event celebrating the opening day of The Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

John Schoettler, Amazon's Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities, speaks during an event celebrating the opening day of The Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative ... more

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos official opens The Spheres during an unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos official opens The Spheres during an unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gets up close and personal with the Living Wall during a tour of The Spheres at an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gets up close and personal with the Living Wall during a tour of The Spheres at an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace ... more

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The Rana E Rospo salad bar is located on the first floor of the new Amazon Spheres, which opened Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

The Rana E Rospo salad bar is located on the first floor of the new Amazon Spheres, which opened Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from ... more

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Middle school students from the Environmental & Adventure School, who helped to plant the first fern in the building, explore the nest area inside the new Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Middle school students from the Environmental & Adventure School, who helped to plant the first fern in the building, explore the nest area inside the new Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, ... more

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The Living Wall of plants spans all four floors of The Spheres building on the downtown Amazon campus.

The Living Wall of plants spans all four floors of The Spheres building on the downtown Amazon campus.

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Rain falls on the glass exterior of the Amazon Spheres during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Rain falls on the glass exterior of the Amazon Spheres during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants ... more

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A man takes a photo with his phone as Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during an opening day event for The Amazon Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

A man takes a photo with his phone as Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during an opening day event for The Amazon Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more ... more

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Ferns grow out of a Living Wall inside The Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Ferns grow out of a Living Wall inside The Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from ... more

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Ferns grow out of a Living Wall inside The Amazon Spheres during an...photo-14961116.177994 - |ucfirst

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

A next, above, and gathering area below, are two of the many workplace nooks found inside the new Amazon Spheres which opened Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

A next, above, and gathering area below, are two of the many workplace nooks found inside the new Amazon Spheres which opened Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with ... more

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Plants from five different continents can be found inside the Amazon Spheres, as seen during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Plants from five different continents can be found inside the Amazon Spheres, as seen during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled ... more

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Governor Jay Inslee speaks during an opening day event for The Amazon Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Governor Jay Inslee speaks during an opening day event for The Amazon Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during an opening day event The Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during an opening day event The Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will ... more

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan speaks during an opening day event for The Amazon Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan speaks during an opening day event for The Amazon Spheres, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the ... more

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Terrariums hang on the wall of the new Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Terrariums hang on the wall of the new Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from ... more

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Guest explore a work area inside The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event at Amazon's Denny triangle campus, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guest explore a work area inside The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event at Amazon's Denny triangle campus, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than ... more

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Graphics on the floor direct guests through the four floors of the new Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Graphics on the floor direct guests through the four floors of the new Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with ... more

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The 90 foot high ceiling of The Spheres lights up as Jeff Bezos announces their opening during an unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

The 90 foot high ceiling of The Spheres lights up as Jeff Bezos announces their opening during an unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than ... more

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Rain falls on the glass exterior of the Amazon Spheres during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Rain falls on the glass exterior of the Amazon Spheres during an event celebrating their opening day, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants ... more

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos tours The Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, ... more

The Spheres opened its doors to Amazon employees and public tours, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

The Spheres opened its doors to Amazon employees and public tours, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be ... more

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Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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The Rana E Rospo sandwich bar is located on the first floor of the new Amazon Spheres, which opened Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

The Rana E Rospo sandwich bar is located on the first floor of the new Amazon Spheres, which opened Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants ... more

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An Amazon Lily from South America is one of the 400 species of plants housed inside The Spheres.

An Amazon Lily from South America is one of the 400 species of plants housed inside The Spheres.

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A lounge area on the fourth floor of The Spheres, Amazon's newest workplace building in their downtown campus.

A lounge area on the fourth floor of The Spheres, Amazon's newest workplace building in their downtown campus.

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The Living Wall of plants spans all four floors of The Spheres building.

The Living Wall of plants spans all four floors of The Spheres building.

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Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Lights hang from the largest inhabitant of The Spheres, a 49-foot tall Ficus Rubiginosa, called "Rubi," during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Lights hang from the largest inhabitant of The Spheres, a 49-foot tall Ficus Rubiginosa, called "Rubi," during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative ... more

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Lights hang from the largest inhabitant of The Spheres, a 49-foot...photo-14961156.177994 - |ucfirst

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more

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Amazon security walk the perimeter of The Spheres, during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. less

Amazon security walk the perimeter of The Spheres, during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around ... more

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Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that will be available to Amazon employees beginning this week. The four main floors include a cafe and coffee bar. less

Guests explore the Amazon Spheres during an opening day unveiling event, Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. The Spheres are an innovative workplace filled with more than 40,000 plants from around the world, that ... more